Nolan Smith
Nolan Smith drops 43 points at the N.C. Pro Am
DURHAM, N.C. – There were some solid individual efforts during Tuesday evenings N.C. Pro Am but it was Nolan Smith who stole the buzz. Smith looked over to his Dreamwork’s coach and bench with 5 seconds on the first half clock of his game, he then turned and left three pairs of sneakers on the court [...]
Smith and Kelly net 67 points to lead their teams to wins
DURHAM – Another sultry summer evening and BDN was on the scene checking out the action. In the evenings first game, Ryan Kelly showed off his newly formed body while scoring a team high 31 points which translated into a 66-59 win for his D-One team
Kelly scored on dunks, jump shots and nailed three shots from [...]
Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith make USA Select Team
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke seniors Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith headline a list of 20 players named to the 2010 USA Basketball Men’s Select Team as announced by USA Basketball on Thursday. The team, featuring the top upperclassman in the NCAA, has been selected to train against the USA Basketball Men’s National Team during its [...]
Duke’s Singler and Smith named team captains for 2010-11
DURHAM, N.C. – Seniors Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith were named team captains for the 2010-11 men’s basketball season, head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced on Tuesday. Both players are first time team captains.
“We’re really excited about naming our co-captains so early this year, and the reason is obvious – Nolan and Kyle are our leaders,” [...]
Duke’s Rollin’ Nolan Smith helps bring the title back to Durham
INDIANAPOLIS – Nolan Smith achieved a goal last season in helping Duke win their fourth NCAA title in a fabulously entertaining 61-59 win over Butler. Smith opened up -
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Duke nips Butler 61-59 and are crowned National Champions
INDIANAPOLIS – The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Butler Bulldogs to claim the schools and Mike Krzyzewski’s fourth national championship on Monday evening in Indianapolis.
The game went down to the wire as Gordon Hayward’s sixty foot shot bounded off the glass and Duke held on for life for a classic national final win. The Blue [...]
Enjoy the moment Blue Devil Nation for these opportunities are rare
INDIANAPOLIS - Hey Duke fans! Live in the moment for opportunities to win a national title don’t come around often. Take a moment and realize how lucky you are as a fan to follow such a great program and a great team.
From the Duke coaches to the players, there is nothing but solid character on [...]
BDN Previews the National Championship – Duke [34-5] vs Butler [33-4]
INDIANAPOLIS – The Duke Blue Devils will take on the Butler Bulldogs in a game that tips at 9:21 eastern and the winner will be the 2010 National Champion.
Butler was ranked 11th in the pre season and they are riding a 25 game winning streak. They have not only defeated three top ten teams in [...]
Duke’s Nolan Smith hot from the field in NCAA’s
INDIANAPOLIS – BDN caught up with Duke’s Nolan Smith today in Indy and the junior guard as always had a lot to say. Smith is hitting just under 50% from the field in the NCAA Tournament and his play will be a key for the Blue Devils to claim their 4th national title. Stay tuned [...]
April 4th Duke Press Conference from Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS – The Duke Blue Devils defeated West Virginia just hours ago, but they were once again in Lucas Oil Stadium to address the media early this afternoon. The following is the national press conference which featured Coach K, Jon Scheyer, Kyle Singler, Lance Thomas, Nolan Smith and Brian Zoubek. Several more interviews to come [...]
Duke defeats West Virginia to advance to Final Four – Coach K, Scheyer, Smith post game comments
INDIANAPOLIS – Duke advanced to the National Championship game with a 78-57 win over West Virginia and in the process the Blue Devils can win their fourth title under Krzyzewski.
Coach K, Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith addressed the media after the game and here are their comments -
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Nolan Smith chats up the Blue Devil Nation after leading Duke to the Final Four
HOUSTON – BDN caught up with Nolan Smith who won the NCAA’s South Regions Most Outstanding Player award. Smith had just played the game of his life and needless to say he was elated, yet cool at the same time. In short, he knows there is more work to be done.
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